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Types of University Degrees 2017-07-25T18:26:52+00:00

BACHELOR’S (UNDERGRADUATE) DEGREE

Once you have completed your secondary education (high school), a Bachelor’s/Undergraduate Degree is often the path that many students choose.  An undergraduate degree marks the first level of university schooling, usually focusing on a specific area that you have chosen to study. Canadian universities offer incredibly diverse degree options, with hundreds of programs available to students.  

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MASTER’S OR POST-GRADUATE DEGREE

If you have completed your Undergraduate degree and want to delve even deeper into a specific topic, a Master’s or Post-Graduate Degree can be a great option for you. You can earn certifications, take advanced classes, write a thesis, or conduct your own research.

PhD OR POST-DOCTORAL DEGREE

One of the highest levels of academia, a PhD or Post-Doctoral Degree makes you a leading mind in a particular field.  With intensive research making up the majority of your studies, those pursuing a PhD or Post-Doc focus on thesis writing, journal publications and highly-specialized research topics.   

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Professional programs are degrees where you obtain a title, such as doctor, lawyer or pharmacist. Generally, you must have completed an undergraduate degree in order to be eligible for a professional degree. Canada has many universities that offer great professional degrees, such as McGill University and the University of Toronto.

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